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Global knives are manufactured by Yoshikin in Niigata, Japan. They were designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada. When Komin Yamada was commissioned for the job his mandate was to develop a range of knives that was truly new and revolutionary, using the best materials available and the latest manufacturing techniques.

FEATURES
The two most innovative features of Global knives are their edge and the way they are balanced. The most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the Global edge is truly its signature. The majority of the Global knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade like western style knives. However, their edges are ground straight to a point rather than beveled resulting in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer. The edge is so large and prominent that it is easily seen with the naked eye and extends a quarter inch or more up from the tip of the knife.


To balance their knives, Global uses a hollow handle which is then filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. Global uses this method rather than using a full tang and a bolster to balance their knives for two reasons. First, it is a far more precise than using a tang and a bolster. Second, Asian knives typically do not have bolsters, since they only serve as a hindrance to cutting and sharpening.

Other unique features of Global knives are their smooth contours and seamless, all stainless steel construction which eliminates food and dirt traps offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.

CONSTRUCTION
Global knives are made from the finest high carbon stainless steel available for producing professional quality kitchen knives. Yoshikin uses its own proprietary stainless steel which it calls CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel. This steel is hard enough for Global knives to keep their edge for a long time, but soft enough so that it is not too difficult to sharpen the knives. The CRO in CROMOVA 18 stands for chromium and the 18 is the percentage of chromium in the steel. This high percentage of chromium contributes to Global's good stain resistance. Care should be taken to keep your Global knives stain and rust free. The MO and VA in CROMOVA 18 stand for molybdenum and vanadium. These two elements give a knife good edge retention.

It is often asked why Global knives stay sharp so long without sharpening. The combination of the elements molybdenum and vanadium is one reason, but also refer back to our earlier diagram of the straight edge vs. the beveled edge. Now take a piece of paper and gradually push it up, slowly covering the tips of the two edge types, simulating the knives getting dull after use. Even as the Global straight edge gets dull it is still much thinner, and, therefore, much sharper than the knife with the beveled edge.
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Global 7 in Oriental Chefs Knife w/ Hollow Edge
Global 7 in Oriental Chefs Knife w/ Hollow Edge G-66
Our Price: $124.00
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Global's favorite Oriental Chefs knife is now available with a hollow edge.
Global 10 in Serrated Chefs Knife
Global 10 in Serrated Chefs Knife G-23
Our Price: $160.00
Sale Price: $139.95
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This serrated chef's knife can cut through just about anything. Meats, whole fish, and large breads.
Global 3 Piece Chefs Set
Global 3 Piece Chefs Set G-2338
Our Price: $217.00
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This set contains one each of the following:
8 in chef knife G-2
5 in chefs utility knife GS-3
3.5 in European style paring knife GS-38
Global 3 Piece Gourmet Set
Global 3 Piece Gourmet Set G-257
Our Price: $229.00
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This set contains one each of the following:
8 in chef knife G-2
5 in vegetable knife GS-5
4 in paring knife GS-7
Global 8 in Slicing Knife
Global 8 in Slicing Knife G-1
Our Price: $115.00
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A wide slicer for roasts and large cuts.
Global 12.25 in Flexible Slicing Knife
Global 12.25 in Flexible Slicing Knife G-10
Our Price: $125.00
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A very thin flexible blade. Great for thin slices or filleting lox.
Global 10 in Yanagi Sashimi Knife
Global 10 in Yanagi Sashimi Knife G-11
Our Price: $135.00
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The pro's choice for sashimi and sushi. This slicer is flat ground on one edge for superior edge holding capability and an even, flat cut. Also available in a left handed model
Global 6.5 in Meat Cleaver
Global 6.5 in Meat Cleaver G-12
Our Price: $160.00
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Finally, a heavy cleaver with a razor sharp edge.
Global One Handed Salt and Pepper Mill Set
Global One Handed Salt and Pepper Mill Set G-1212-ST
Our Price: $70.00
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One of the hottest selling items in gourmet specialty stores. Heavy duty all stainless steel construction. See through window for easy identification.  Just fill with your choice of whole peppercorns and whole salt such as sea salt and push down on the tops with your thumb and you get fresh salt and pepper at the table.  You'll never go back to salt and pepper shakers again.
Global Carving Fork
Global Carving Fork G-13
Our Price: $87.00
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6 in flexible tines can hold on to whatever you are cutting.